Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenAllachie
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£66.95£60
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value67/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £60)

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood Finish

SherriedHoneyNuttyCooked FruitVanilla

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